CAPE ELIZABETH – At its most recent meeting, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council unanimously approved larger business signs along the residential areas of Route 77, in a vote that also turned into a lesson for its newest member, Jamie Wagner. Wager abstained from the decision, noting when questioned that he owns two businesses along Route […]
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Cape Elizabeth approves larger signs for Route 77
CAPE ELIZABETH – At its most recent meeting, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council unanimously approved larger business signs along the residential areas of Route 77, in a vote that also turned into a lesson for its newest member, Jamie Wagner. Wager abstained from the decision, noting when questioned that he owns two businesses along Route […]
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Waiting for a license
As the state reviews the rules for lobstering, local fishermen bemoan a system that has them on the outside looking in. SCARBOROUGH – When the officials from the Department of Marine Resources roll into Scarborough next Wednesday on its 16-town listening tour on the state of the Maine lobster industry, two local, lifelong lobstermen won’t […]
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South Portland City Council fills vacant committee posts
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council made headway in filling vacant committee posts at its most recent meeting, Jan. 7, appointing five residents to various openings. Colchester Drive resident Peter Stocks was named to fill out a term on the city’s economic development committee until March 23. The seat was vacated by Angela […]
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Scarborough police log – 1/17
Incidents Tuesday, Jan. 1 Arson – At 4:55 p.m. a Black Point Road mother asked to talk to police officers about multiple fires set by her 5-year-old son, including a recent incident of burned curtains and bedding. Friday, Jan. 4 Domestic dispute – At 2:59 a.m. police responded to an apartment on Broadturn Road following […]
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Scarborough police log – 1/17
Incidents Tuesday, Jan. 1 Arson – At 4:55 p.m. a Black Point Road mother asked to talk to police officers about multiple fires set by her 5-year-old son, including a recent incident of burned curtains and bedding. Friday, Jan. 4 Domestic dispute – At 2:59 a.m. police responded to an apartment on Broadturn Road following […]
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Reducing pet overpopulation, one by one
In nine years, one cat and her kittens can produce more than 11 million cats, an unbelievable statistic from Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland’s director of operations, Toni McLellan. It illustrates the pet overpopulation problem affecting animal shelters. Now, thanks to a donation from a local company, the Westbrook shelter is offering a low-cost […]
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Reducing pet overpopulation, one by one
In nine years, one cat and her kittens can produce more than 11 million cats, an unbelievable statistic from Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland’s director of operations, Toni McLellan. It illustrates the pet overpopulation problem affecting animal shelters. Now, thanks to a donation from a local company, the Westbrook shelter is offering a low-cost […]
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GUEST COLUMN – Sworn in, now the work begins
The 126th Maine Legislature officially began Jan. 8 and our work has begun in earnest. Since being sworn in on Dec. 5, I have met with my colleagues in Augusta and with constituents and community leaders in our district. Last week, Democratic leaders outlined our top priorities for the session. We are committed to strengthening […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – 1/17
Help for ?the helpers There is a good chance that if you are not a caregiver yourself, that you know someone else who is. In the United States, approximately 43.5 million adults provide what is called “unpaid” care to someone age 50 or older. Breaking that number down further, 19 percent of all adults are […]